A local rural resident on a small farm, Peter also works inside and outside the district as an agricultural consultant.
He believes in continued intergenerational community ownership of TLC and that the financial and governance experience he brings will help guide the right balance between excellent investment for the current and future Trust beneficiaries while providing a great service to all TLC’s customers.
Of Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngā Rauru descent, Erin is passionate about people and is heavily invested in wanting to make a difference for her iwi and community.
Erin sees The Lines Company as an important intergenerational asset that plays a significant role in contributing towards the economic and social wellbeing of the wider Maniapoto community, both as a major employer and contributor to the economic landscape within the King Country.
Raised in Ōtorohanga, Carolyn has worked in the family transport business, of which she is a shareholder, most of her working life.
Carolyn sees that WESCT plays an essential part in safeguarding the future of TLC as a key community-owned asset. She believes that keeping local ownership of TLC is crucial, together with providing the support they require to operate efficiently in order to maximise the benefits that can be enjoyed by the community.
Born and raised in Ōtorohanga and now farming in the Rangitoto district, William also has governance roles in the agricultural sector.
He believes strongly in WESCT’s responsibility for this intergenerational asset and the Trust’s role ensuring the Company runs efficiently, provides an affordable electricity supply and the highest levels of service practicable in the region’s challenging environment. He sees TLC as an economic enabler providing meaningful benefits while supporting the community energy efficiency initiatives.
A qualified accountant with over 20 years corporate and government experience, Waitomo Caves-based Janette is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and a small business owner.
She believes the Trust and its ownership of The Lines Company are significant community assets and feels honoured to contribute to its governance and strategy on behalf of all its beneficial owners.
Having grown up in the King Country and running a farming business there, Cathy has a strong affinity for both her local community of Arohena and the wider King Country community. She is passionate about opportunities for provincial New Zealand.
Cathy sees WESCT as having a significant opportunity unique within intergenerational community-owned assets to support TLC deliver on its goals enabling the provision of tangible benefits both on an economic and social level to its beneficiaries and community.